geysers

noun

plural of geyser
1
as in fountains

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as in sprays

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Recent Examples of geysers Many acidic geysers break down the rock that forms a geyser, but the acidity at Echinus is not strong enough to eat away at the surrounding stone. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geysers
  1. fountains
  2. sprays
  3. springs
  4. jets
  5. bursts
  6. spits
  7. spritzes
  8. blasts
Noun
  • Birds chirp from atop the towering oak trees, and the peacefully running fountains set the tone for a serenity that'll carry through your weekend.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The fountains in the square were not turned on, and were instead surrounded by barriers, because Britain is in drought at the moment.
    — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Definition of sprays
Noun
  • However, with her memories recovered, Eun-sae springs into action to bring Sang-gil down herself, and save Tae-ha from his former boss’ revenge.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The antenna's shape is also reinforced with flexible fiberglass tape springs and a lightweight structure.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of springs
Noun
  • More than 150 of the charter aircraft are large-cabin and ultra-long-haul jets manufactured by Bombardier, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Dassault.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Pakistan ‌has since deployed about 8,000 troops, fighter jets, drones ​and an air defense system to the kingdom, Reuters reported in May, and has pursued wider Gulf ‌security ties.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jets
Noun
  • Scientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The engines, adapted from those used in the company’s heavy machinery, mix pressurized hydrogen gas with air and ignite it to create bursts of power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bursts
Noun
  • The spits are tightly packed and constantly rotating, churning out 48 chickens every hour.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Denying that their output is propaganda & amplifying their messaging spits in the face of those murdered on Oct 7th & props up the Hamas terror regime that continues to punish its own people.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Definition of spits
Noun
  • Sanchez recently launched a happy hour with $8 wines and spritzes, including a yuzu sake spritz.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of spritzes
Noun
  • Neither of the two blasts Shearer experienced in Iraq produced obvious injuries, and medics prioritized Marines who were more badly hurt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Taillon has coughed up 25 home runs in 15 starts this season, allowing five in his previous two starts, ceding at least one in 12 turns and permitting multiple blasts in eight starts.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of blasts

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